BJR

Bahir Dar Airport

Bahar Dar · EthiopiaICAO HABD

Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) is an airport serving Bahar Dar, Ethiopia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 11° 36' 29.2" N, 37° 19' 17.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,978 feet (1,822 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Addis_Ababa (GMT+3).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

5,978/ 1,822m

Africa/Addis Ababa

GMT+3

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Airport Details

IATA Code

BJR

ICAO Code

HABD

City

Bahar Dar

Country

Ethiopia

Elevation

5,978 ft

Local Time

08:32 PM (GMT+3)

Coordinates

Latitude:11.6081°

Longitude:37.3216°

Popular Routes from BJR

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
ADD	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	207 mi	0h 54m	short-haul	85 kg	View
LLI	Lalibella, Ethiopia	115 mi	0h 43m	short-haul	47 kg	View

Airlines Operating at BJR

1 active airline serving Bahir Dar Airport.

Ethiopian Airlines

ETEthiopia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Bahir Dar Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Gonder Airport	GDQ	Gondar	Ethiopia	102 km
Lalibella Airport	LLI	Lalibella	Ethiopia	185 km
Axum Airport	AXU	Axum	Ethiopia	322 km
Mekele Airport	MQX	Makale	Ethiopia	316 km
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport	ADD	Addis Ababa	Ethiopia	333 km
Asosa Airport	ASO	Asosa	Ethiopia	347 km
Jimma Airport	JIM	Jimma	Ethiopia	440 km
Asmara International Airport	ASM	Asmara	Eritrea	442 km

Other Airports in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport

Wilwal International Airport

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 11° 36' 29.2" N
Longitude (DMS): 37° 19' 17.8" E
Latitude (Decimal): 11.608100
Longitude (Decimal): 37.321602
Hemisphere: Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Africa/Addis_Ababa
UTC Offset: GMT+3
Current Local Time: 08:32 PM
Elevation (ft): 5,978 ft
Elevation (m): 1,822 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Bahir Dar Airport?

The IATA code for Bahir Dar Airport is BJR, and its ICAO code is HABD. The airport is located in Bahar Dar, Ethiopia.

How many destinations can you fly to from BJR?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) in Bahar Dar, Ethiopia.

What airlines fly from BJR?

There are 1 airlines operating from BJR, including Ethiopian Airlines.

What timezone is Bahir Dar Airport in?

Bahir Dar Airport is in the Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Bahir Dar Airport?

Bahir Dar Airport sits at an elevation of 5,978 feet (1,822 meters) above sea level.

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